Useful Details That You Need to Know About JAMETRA

Useful Details That You Need to Know About JAMETRAThe Jametra Director of Recruitment is very much knowledgeable in hiring and tracking down talented people who would be really good in the job. JAMETRA is a highly popular social networking website with almost 400 million users and probably more than that number of real users who want to talk to others. Just like any other website, when you sign up, there are some things you need to know. Here are some of the details that you need to be aware of when you're signing up on JAMETRA.The first platform to join the project of JAMETRA is Facebook. For this platform, you need to register at Facebook. This is the one hundred percent guaranteed way to join the project, because the latest website is there and it gives you the direct access to the one hundred percent people who are active on this platform. It does not matter if you are just an occasional user or if you are an ever-active user, that will not change the fact that you can get access to the link to Facebook. But, be reminded that joining the project is free and there is no obligation whatsoever on you.The second thing that you need to consider on this platform is to check whether the person who is signing up has the required skill to do the job for which you are hiring. This is because there are many people who just leave their profile and other information on Facebook and they don't check whether they have the skill needed for the work they want to get. But, I have to say that a person who wants to join a site like JAMETRA cannot skip this step. It is very crucial.The third thing you need to think about is M&M TUTORING. M&M TUTORING means that you need to check if the profile of the person has the job in his/her profile. In JAMETRA, there are some profiles where the person can post the job and there are also some profiles where the person can only post in. When you go through the profile, you need to check if there is the job in the description of the profile and if there is the job, then you can be sure that the person has the requisite skill to do the job.The fourth thing that you need to think about is the media-photo posted in the profile. When you go through the profile, you can be sure that the person has some great profile pictures. If you find such pictures, you need to look up the person's signature that you can be sure is good. If there is the signature, you can be sure that the person has the requisite skill for the job.After these four, there are some other things that you need to think about in JAMETRA. One thing is the placement site that is available. If you find a good placement site, you can be sure that the person is competent enough to do the job and also the placement sites will give you the best rates.The last thing that you need to check when you sign up on the platform of JAMETRA is good content. The content in the profile and the placement will give you a feeling about the competence of the person.

40+ Fun (and Easy!) Music Crafts Activities for Kids

40+ Fun (and Easy!) Music Crafts Activities for Kids Suzy S. Looking for easy crafts for kids? If your child loves music, youve come to the right place. Below, weve complied a list of our favorite music activities and easy, DIY musical crafts your family will love  to create. Youll find a link to the original post with instructions, as well as the level of difficultly, ranging from music activities your preschooler can do to more advanced, adults-only projects to decorate your home. Enjoy! Musical Crafts for Kids These crafts are perfect for kids, from DIY music-makers to fun decorations! 1.  Recycled Outdoor Music Station  via My Nearest and Dearest Recycle cans and mason jars for fun outdoor play! Level:  Moderate 2.  Homemade Kids Drums  via A School of Fish Let the kids make and decorate their own drums for a marching band. Level: Very Easy 3.  Fancy Shaker Eggs  via Mama Smiles Plastic eggs filled with various items create noisemakers for little hands. Level: Very Easy 4.  Cardboard Guitar  via Makedo Channel your favorite rockstar with this  DIY  guitar! Level: Moderate 5.  PVC Pipe Xylophone  via Frugal Fun for Boys This large-scaled xylophone  requires some space, but is a super fun instrument to play around with! Level:  Skilled 6.  Cardboard Castanets  via Whimsy Love Cardboard and buttons make a child-sized castanet. Level: Easy 7.  Tin Can Howler  via Housing a Forest All you need is a string and  a tin can  for this fun howler. Level: Easy 8.  Easy Trumpet Craft  via Preschool Crafts for Kids Practice your best marching band steps with this  easy DIY trumpet! Level: Easy 9.  African Drums  via DLTK Crafts for Kids Practice rhythm with these easy to make and fun to design African drums. Level: Easy 10.  DIY Masquerade Mask  via Circle City Creations Stretch your artistic side with these decorated masks. Level: Skilled 11.  Rainbow Xylophone  via And Next Comes L Wood, window casings, and paint create a giant rainbow xylophone. Level: Skilled 12.  Do Re Mi Bottle  via Life with Moore Babies Discover different pitches with this colored water craft. Level: Easy 13.  Painted Stick Instrument  via Twodaloo Natural materials and craft supplies combine to make a unique instrument from ancient times. Level: Easy 14.  Rain Stick  via Frogs Snails and Puppy Dog Tails A mailing tube combined with a few other items create the sound of rain. Level: Moderate 15.  Shaker Toys  via The Educators Spin On It Use a variety of containers and ingredients to explore  different sounds. Level: Easy 16.  Homemade Kazoo  via Buggy and Buddy Common kitchen items come together to create a DIY kazoo. Level: Easy 17.  Corn Shakers  via Sow Sprout Play This is a great project for sensory play and teaching  rhythm. Level: Easy 18.  Popsicle Stick and Paper Plate Kalimba  via Kodaly and Orff Music Teachers blog This is a fun, unique instrument your kids have probably never heard before. Level: Easy 19.  Pin Strummers  via Pi’ikea Street Use bobby pins to create boings, pops, and other sounds! Level: Easy 20.  Homemade Trumpet  via All Done Monkey All you need is cardboard tubes, poster board, and decorating materials for this easy craft. Level: Easy 21.  Jingle Bells  via Chasing Cheerios Tiny bells and a cardboard tube create a fun shake stick perfect for around the holidays! Level: Easy 22.  Homemade French Horn  via Savvy Homemade Everyday items come together to make a fun French horn. Level: Easy 23.  Noisemaker  via Ganz World Easy-to-make noisemakers perfect for New Years. Level: Easy 24.  Wind Pipe Instrument  via Laughing Kids Learn This is a simple wind pipe that children can make in just a few minutes. Level: Easy 25.  Paper Plate Tambourine  via SheKnows Simple items make fun tambourines! Level: Easy 26.  Homemade Harmonica  via Mess for Less Popsicle sticks, paper, and rubber bands create a DIY harmonica. Level: Easy 27.  Homemade Wind Chimes  via Hands On As We Grow Tin can that are decorated then assembled into custom wind chimes. Level: Moderate Crafts for Music-Loving Families Want to spruce up your home with some more advanced crafts and DIY projects? Here are our favorite Pinterest-worthy ideas:   1.  Sheet Music Candles  via Cant Stop Making Things Learn how to make Pottery Barn lookalike candles with sheet music. Level: Moderate 2.  Guitar Shelf  via Budget Girl Make unique shelves for trinkets from an old or broken guitar. Level: Skilled 3.  Custom Envelopes  via (Never) Homemaker Create your own crafty envelopes from sheet music. Level: Easy 4.  Broken Record Ombre Wall Art  via Tattooed Martha Turn old vinyl records  into  amazing décor your guests will love! Level: Moderate 5.  Vinyl Record Bookends  via  Treetrunkwise Keep your bookshelf organized with these DIY bookends made from old  records. Level: Easy 6.  Vintage Record Dessert Stand  via Bubby Bean Showcase your cupcakes or desserts  with this adorable stand. Level: Easy 7.  Music Box Ornament  via Craft Snob, guest post from SaltTree Surprise! This cool glitter ornament is actually a  wind-up musical box! Level: Moderate 8.  Sheet Music Coffee Table  via A Diamond In the Stuff Spruce up your coffee table  with sheet music! Level: Easy 9.  PVC Flute  via the Widget Forge Break out your toolbox and create your very own DIY flute. Level: Skilled 10.  Sheet Music Coasters  via An Oregon Cottage Use old sheet music to create unique drink coasters! Level: Moderate 11.  Record Album Cover Box Tutorial  via Zombies Wearing Helmets Stash items and keep your space organized with this retro-looking storage box  made from old record covers. Level: Moderate 12.  Sheet Music Dresser  via Miss Mustard Seed Learn how to decoupage a dresser with sheet music here. Level: Easy 13.  Sheet Music Gift Bags  via Eclectically Vintage Make gift bags from sheet music for a  special gift! Level: Moderate 14.  DIY Vinyl Record Table  via The Flourishing Abode Save money by making your own accent table made out of old vinyl records. Level: Easy 15.  Sheet Music Monograms  via The Country Chic Cottage Yet another sheet music craft idea  to  spruce up any room. Level: Easy 16.  Paper Roses  via Capitol Romance Transform sheet music into paper roses with a vintage look. Level: Moderate 17.  Lined Jewelry Box  via Crafting a Green World Spruce up an old jewelry box by lining it with sheet music. Level: Easy 18.  Sheet Music Shoe  via Tales of a Trophy Wife Cover your shoes in sheet music for a unique look. Level: Easy 19.  Sheet Music Star Decorations  via Sweet Something Designs These make great decorations for the holidays! Level: Easy 20.  Music Themed Door Wreath  via Reloved Rubbish Use old sheet music to make a stunning wreath. Level: Moderate 21.  Mosaic Bird Bath made from CDs  via Me and My DIY Repurpose  old CDs to give your bird bath a cool mosaic look! Level: Moderate 22.  DIY Candle Holder  via Lots of DIY Grab some  old CDs and marbles to make stunning candle holders. Level: Easy Interested in Private Lessons? Search thousands of teachers for local and live, online lessons. Sign up for safe, affordable private lessons today! Search for Your Teacher

Guitar Strings How Much Do They Cost

Guitar Strings How Much Do They Cost A Guide to Buying Your Guitar Strings at the Best Price. ChaptersBefore you Choose your StringsWhich strings go with which guitar?Which String Set According to my Budget?Where to buy guitar strings?After purchasing a guitar and using it for a bit, there will surely come the time when you need to buy new guitar strings for your musical instrument. • Take into account the type of guitar you have: classical, acoustic or acoustic-electric, electric • Buy strings according to your level and the style you want to play • Expect to pay between $5 and $30  for guitar strings,  regardless of model or style • Last piece of advice: avoid low-end guitar strings  (less than $5) that may quickly detune or even break while playing.Choosing your strings wisely is essential! Before tuning your guitar, buying a capo or pulling out your pick, you should read this article?To start your guitar lessons off on the right foot you need to have the right strings for your instrument!Now that you know all the tips to buying a used guitar and you know how to ch oose your guitar strings, let’s take a look at the price of these strings.Generally, when you buy a guitar, the strings are original and do not necessarily match your level or style of play.Do you know the expression “worn to the bone”?Yes, even guitar strings wear out and change.So what is the best technique to adopt when it comes to the price of strings?Should you buy low-end and inexpensive strings and change them regularly? Or, on the other hand, buy expensive ones and change them less often?To help you make your choice in the jungle of guitar strings, here are some tips that every guitar player will find useful.Which strings go with which guitar?It may be time to replace your guitar strings...It is, of course, necessary to take into account the model of your guitar before choosing your strings.If you’ve bought an acoustic guitar (including classical and folk guitars), you can see that it will not require the same strings as an electric guitar and vice versa.So which str ings go with which guitars?Are you a beginner guitarist and don’t know which strings to choose?Good news! You cannot go wrong! There is no “wrong” guitar string to speak of.  The Classical GuitarIt should be known that the most common material for classical guitar strings is nylon. It gives a brilliant sound.The nylon string has a very high elasticity and must be manufactured with precision. Whilst the steel guitar strings will be louder, the nylon guitar strings are better for playability (as they are easier to press on the fretboard), and they have a rounder, less bright, sound. These guitars, such as those made by Taylor guitars, are intended for styles like flamenco and for guitar players who opt for Latin sounds.  Usually, nylon guitar strings come in packs of different string tension: 'hard' or 'soft'. Often, the guitar shop will sell packs with an extra G string, as these tend to need replacing more often. Even more often than the thinnest first string!Whichever you cho ose will be able to fit any nylon string guitar - a dreadnought, parlor, orchestral, or those with a cutaway.The Folk and Acoustic-Electric GuitarTwo types of strings are mainly used for folk and acoustic-electric guitars: steel strings and alloys such as phosphor bronze are most commonly used, but you can also find nylon strings. These aren't common for acoustic guitar strings, however.If you’re afraid of making the wrong choice, look at your folk guitar manufacturer’s website and you will find the type of strings installed (usually “light”). You don't want to install heavy gauge string or bass guitar strings when you want acoustic strings.Steel strings have particularly strong tension so check to see if there are any contraindications for the installation of the truss rod. Again, check the factory advised string gauge.The biggest disadvantage of steel strings is that they oxidize due to sweat from hands. Therefore, it is necessary to wipe the strings well after playing the guitar so that they do not rust. You could get strings that are corrosion resistant strings - or else, change strings often.  The Electric GuitarElectric guitar strings are generally made out of nickel plated steel, the steel is used to make a stronger sound and the nickel improves the durability and the touch. There are also strings only made out of nickel or stainless steel. The nickel gives a more vintage sound, while the stainless steel produces a brilliant sound and will be chosen for its longevity.If you’re just starting out playing the guitar and don’t know what to choose, pick regular strings (.010/.046) regardless of your goals or style. The light strings are easier to press against the fingerboard on the guitar neck, whilst the higher gauges are designed for jazz guitar and those committed to a rich tone. When you are more experienced, you will know your needs and desires better.Do you know how to find an inexpensive guitar?Also, check out everything you need to know about the guitar strap…Which String Set According to my Budget?Whatever your budget and your level may be, choose a string set from a well-known brand.After purchasing a classical  guitar,  go for La Bella strings, Savarez, D’Addario or even Augustine.For folk guitars, there’s La Bella and D’Addario, but also Elixir or RotoSound.After buying an electric  guitar, choose brands like Dunlop, Ernie Ball Slinky, D’Addario, Elixir (and Elixir Nanoweb), Fender, Dean Markley, and Dr Strings.The majority of these brands will make strings for bass guitars, including electric bass, and mandolin and banjo strings, as well as lap steel guitar strings and other stringed musical instruments.I'm a Beginner / I Have a Low BudgetI have a Classical GuitarD'Addario Classical Guitar (Hard Tension)$6You have the possibility to choose nylon strings with high tension. These strings are shiny and D’Addario is a very good quality brand. They will not let you down if you’re on a tight budget.  S trings: .029/.045Ibanez Classical Guitar Strings$15Ibanez is another brand to choose a string set from. The sharp strings are made out of nylon and the low strings are silver-plated. They require normal tension and adapt to all classical guitars.Strings: .028/.043 I have a Folk GuitarD'Addario 85/15 Bronze$5Strings: .010/.050These strings are made of 85/15 bronze and are very durable. They have good resistance from oxidation over time, but they lose their shine as they age. The sound is balanced. Their monetary value is quite good for a beginner guitarist.La Bella Phosphor Bronze$7Strings: .011/.052These phosphor bronze strings will give your folk guitar a rich and complex sound. They have good resistance to sweat from hands. The material of the strings allows for great versatility: from simple rhythmic playing to finger picking.I have an Electric GuitarErnie Ball Regular Slinky$5Strings: .010/.046These nickel-plated steel strings may not be coated, but they are not lacking in qual ity! They have a long life and are the best compromise between sound quality, holding a chord, resistance, and price.D'Addario XL Nickel Wound$6Strings: .009/.042Ideal for beginners who need help setting up their strings, this set offers a color code from the sharpest to the lowest string. They offer a brilliant and metallic sound and have good resistance, provided that they are wiped after each use. I’m an Intermediate Player / I have an Average BudgetI play a classical guitarLa Bella 2001$7.25If you don’t want to take any risks, choose La Bella 2001 strings! The nylon 202 treble set offers a clear sound, while the silver-plated bass wire brings sound consistency and regularity. Think about wiping them after each use to avoid oxidation. Their lifespan is longer than that of conventional strings.Savarez$15Strings: .028/.042These strings offer great playing versatility. From classical to bossa nova, to simply passing the guitar around a campfire. Made out of nylon, these strings are perfect for guitarists with sweaty hands. I play a folk guitarLa Bella Silk and Steel Light$9Strings: .011/.051If you have sensitive fingers, choose La Bella Silk Steel strings, that are made out of, you guessed it, silk and steel. Yes, yes, there’s silk in these strings, which makes them softer on fingers and ideal for finger picking. The sound is warm and soft.D'Addario Nickel Bronze$12Strings: .010/.047D’Addario is a high-quality brand and offers nickel and bronze strings. These strings bring clarity, resonance, and projection to the sound of your guitar. The harmonics are rich and balanced, so you get the best out of your instrument. I have an electric guitarElixir Nanoweb$9Strings: .009/.046What do we ask for from our strings? To be comfortable and pleasant to touch of course! Elixir strings perfectly fulfill this role and have a longer, brilliant sound. They slide well, especially after applying Fast Fret (string cleaner/lubricant).I am a Professional / I do not want to Change my Strings too oftenI have a classical guitarLa Bella Professional$16Ideal for professionals, these La Bella strings have gilded alloy basses and nylon trebles. Every professional will find what they want, from classical music to finger picking. Consistency, precision, and sound projection are ensured thanks to these stringsSavarez Corum Alliance$34These strings are near perfection. The bass strings are polished in silver. They require standard tension and are very durable. Their touch is pleasant and the strings are good for sensitive fingers. The slides are very easy to make and are made without parasitic oscillation. I have a folk guitarElixir Nanoweb$16Strings: .010/.047Elixir is known for the long life of its strings. These are made of phosphor bronze and have a soft touch, as well as a pure and precise sound in addition to its longevity.Nexus Polymer Coated$16Strings: .011/.052We haven’t yet talked about RotoSound, which is another good brand for guitar strings. Th is set is sheathed thanks to a polymer resin, which prevents unpleasant filaments that can be formed, like on Elixir strings for example. The sharp strings are plated in platinum. I have an electric guitarLa Bella Vapor Shield$14Strings: .009/.046The Vapor Shield technology present in these strings is unique. It allows them to have the same resistance as the Elixir strings, but without the sheathing. The strings are more flexible and their lifespan is very important. They were voted 2015’s best electric guitar strings in the United States. Choose these guitar strings - the best.Where to buy guitar strings?If you’re just starting out playing the guitar and you need advice and help installing your strings, head to your favorite music store  or luthier.  The salesperson will be happy to help you - and they might even fix your strings for you.  If someone can help you with installing your guitar strings or if you already know how, you can simply order them on the Internet. Getting y our strings by mail is fairly handy - one of the benefits of getting strings online.  You will have quite a few choices. Strings and Beyond, Just Strings, and Super Strings are some popular websites to buy from.If you want to keep it simple, you can find your material on a guitar string website like Strings and Beyond. We highly recommend it!Prices in store and on the Internet are roughly the same, you will not see a big difference.To the question of whether it’s better to buy entry-level strings or to spend more, you are left to make your own decision! • Consider your guitar model: classical, acoustic or acoustic-electric, electric. Remember that an acoustic guitar string is not appropriate on an electric bass guitar, nor a black nylon string on an Epiphone Telecaster. • Buy guitar strings according to your level and the style that you want to play. You don't want to play blues on an ultra thin and light set, nor do you want to play Bach on a Stratocaster with flatwound strin gs. • Expect to spend between $5 and $30  for guitar strings regardless of model or style. If you are not obsessed with the best guitar strings, any old brand of electric guitar string will be fine - just remember the gauge, or the string sizes. • Guitar strings are an essential guitar accessory. More than tuners, a metronome, a plectrum, and a string winder, strings are the things you need. They are even more important than any guitar amps, microphones, or pliers. • Last piece of advice: avoid low-end strings  (less than $5) that may quickly detune or even break when laying.Consider taking private guitar lessons  (including online guitar lessons) with Superprof to get you on the right track. Here are a few popular searches:Guitar lessons London,  Guitar lessons Glasgow, Guitar lessons Manchester,  Guitar lessons Leeds.Now consider these points before buying your first guitar... So, get some strings on a guitar, tune your guitar, and learn how to play guitar!The headstock of a classical guitar with strings.

What is SAT II Test Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace

What is SAT II Test Online SAT Prep Online Tutoring Tutorpace SAT II tests, also known as SAT Subject tests are the tests given in specific individual subjects to gain admissions in colleges and universities in the United States. SAT II tests are standardized and recognized tests and the colleges or universities prefer the students to take them if they want to analyze the ability of the student in a specific subject. SAT II tests give the students an opportunity to prove their credentials in a particular subject and the test score can help a student to get enrolled in an appropriate program of study in a college or a university. SAT II tests are offered in about 20 different subjects like Mathematics, Literature, History, Social Sciences, and Physical Sciences etc. Students can also take the test in foreign languages such as Japanese, French, Chinese, and Italian etc. SAT II tests are of 1 hour duration and the test paper consists of multiple choice questions related to the subject. Students can take the test in a subject in which they feel most confident in. However, certain colleges and universities expect students to take the subject tests in few particular subjects only according to the field or program of study. Therefore, it is recommended for the students to verify the admission requirements from the college officials before choosing a specific subject test. In order to take the test, the fastest method is to register online on the official website of the College Board and students can pay the fee online through a valid credit card.

Building ACT SAT Exam Preparation Pace with Tutor Pace

Building ACT SAT Exam Preparation Pace with Tutor Pace 0SHARESShare Have you heard about management professionals doing the SWOT analysis for a company â€" Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities and Threat Analysis? It is about identifying the SWOT for a company. Similarly, it is quite important for students to identify the SWOT through their own ACT SAT preparation performance. Having said that, companies do SWOT for beating the competition; so would you be doing it for competing with the students doing ACT online preparation  ? The answer is yes and no â€" Yes because, sure it is a competitive exam and the student scoring the higher SAT exam scores will have the advantage of securing admission in the best college. No because, let’s face it individual choices for college education vary so widely that you really have to focus on your own priorities. There are so many things to consider before pursuing a college education â€" College culture, admission formalities, the required ACT/SAT score, and your career choices and so on. If you are an ACT online aspirant, did you hear about the ACT study guide? Yes, this is available online on the ACT website -www.actstudent.org/testprep It is available at a price ranging from $ 21 to $34. [starbox id=admin]

LOI English Listening Exercise Getting Shot for Art

LOI English Listening Exercise Getting Shot for Art In 1971 U.S. artist Chris Burden filmed himself being shot in the arm with a rifle in front of an audience at an art gallery. It was part of a conceptual art exhibition titled Shoot.How far would you go to further your art? Would you get shot for your art? Is this crazy? Would you shoot someone for art?Answer the questions in comments, and we will correct mistakes.1. Who shot him?2. How did he come up with the idea for getting shot?3. What was the difference between Burden and the other artists?4. Chris was thinking about doing a piece where he ____ shot.5. He asked me to be the _______.6. How did he feel after he was shot by his friend?7. Did the police believe his explanation of how he was shot? What was the police opinion?8. What were his performance pieces about?Notice in  Question #4 we use to get shot. This verb to shoot has some interesting forms grammatically.I shoot chickens every day. Active voiceShe shoots the chickens every day. Active voiceThe chickens got shot (by her). Passive voiceThe chickens were shot (by her). Passive voice(to shoot=direct action from outside,to get shot=recipient of the direct action,to be shot=shooting has occurred and youre now in the wounded state).You can watch our video and take our quiz  about passive voice.In 1971 U.S. artist Chris Burden filmed himself being shot in the arm with a rifle in front of an audience at an art gallery. It was part of a conceptual art exhibition titled Shoot.How far would you go to further your art? Would you get shot for your art? Is this crazy? Would you shoot someone for art?Answer the questions in comments, and we will correct mistakes.1. Who shot him?2. How did he come up with the idea for getting shot?3. What was the difference between Burden and the other artists?4. Chris was thinking about doing a piece where he ____ shot.5. He asked me to be the _______.6. How did he feel after he was shot by his friend?7. Did the police believe his explanation of how he was shot? What was the polic e opinion?8. What were his performance pieces about?Notice in  Question #4 we use to get shot. This verb to shoot has some interesting forms grammatically.I shoot chickens every day. Active voiceShe shoots the chickens every day. Active voiceThe chickens got shot (by her). Passive voiceThe chickens were shot (by her). Passive voice(to shoot=direct action from outside,to get shot=recipient of the direct action,to be shot=shooting has occurred and youre now in the wounded state).You can watch our video and take our quiz  about passive voice.

Does Fidgeting Help Kids with ADHD Focus

Does Fidgeting Help Kids with ADHD Focus Have you noticed that many kids with ADHD seem to move and fidget constantly when they are doing their homework or are sitting at a desk in their classroom, no matter how many times theyve been told to sit still or stay in their seat? Have you also noticed that these same kids seem to have no problem sitting still when theyre watching a movie or playing a videogame? This stark contrast in behavior perplexes and frustrates many teachers and parents. It gives the impression that kids with ADHD are able to sit still when they want to and only move constantly at other times because theyre trying to avoid doing their schoolwork or escape a boring situation, or because they are simply being defiant. A team of researchers had a different idea. What if the fidgeting and constant movement actually serves a purpose? What if moving actually helps kids with ADHD focus on their work, think more clearly, and stay alert and engaged when they are doing something that is not particularly interesting to them? To test this theory Dr. Rapport and his students developed a series of studies that precisely measured the movements of elementary school-aged boys with ADHD in two different scenarios. In the first scenario, the boys sat and watched a movie, which is an activity that most people can focus on fairly effortlessly. In the second scenario, the boys completed computer-based tasks that required them to concentrate and use their working memory working memory is what allows us to store information in our mind for short periods of time and use the stored information to do things like calculate math problems in our head. During the movie there was very little movement from the boys with ADHD, but as soon as they switched gears and started their working memory computer tasks the amount of movement increased dramatically. The boys without ADHD moved a bit more during the working memory tasks than they did during the movie, but not nearly as much as their ADHD counterparts. In a follow-up study, the researchers looked more closely at how movement impacted the boys level of accuracy on the working memory tasks. Sure enough, for most of the boys with ADHD, the more they moved the more accurately they performed! The opposite was true for the boys without ADHD. Their accuracy actually decreased the more that they moved. Why does movement helps kids with ADHD perform better? Its probably tied to the fact that the brains of kids with ADHD need more stimulation in order to click into gear and focus than the brains of kids without ADHD. So, when an activity isnt very interesting or stimulating, kids with ADHD need an extra push to get their brains working, and moving their bodies gives their brains the push that they need. Everyone actually experiences this sometimes. Next time youre in a boring meeting or are really feeling like you need another cup of coffee, pay attention to your body. Youll probably find yourself fidgeting or moving around in an effort to stay alert and engaged. The difference for kids with ADHD is that they feel like this on a daily basis. So, does this mean that we should stop telling kids with ADHD to stay in their seat and sit still? If a child is in a situation where their movement isnt distracting to other kids around them, and theyre staying on task and getting their work done, then I would recommend allowing them to keep moving. If the child is in a classroom and other kids are getting distracted, or the childs desk has to be moved away from his peers because of his movement, then the answer isnt as straightforward. In classroom situations it can be helpful to find tools that allow kids to move or fidget without disrupting the group. Different tools work for different kids, so finding the right option might take some trial and error. In general I recommend fidget tools that can be attached to desks or chairs rather than loose fidget objects that can be lost or turn into distracting toys. Bouncy Bands attach to chairs and desk legs and can help facilitate quiet feet and leg movement (http://bouncybands.com/). Or, if a standing desk is an option at your childs school, many come with a fidget bar already installed that is similar to a swinging footrest. For kids who fidget with their hands a simple strip of Velcro attached to the bottom of the desk can be a good sensory fidget tool. Next time you see your child fidgeting or moving during homework time, spend some time observing him before you decide whether or not you should tell him to sit still. The movement might just be helping him build up the brain power he needs in order to concentrate and do his work well. ABOUT DR. MARY ROONEY Mary Rooney, Ph.D., is a licensed clinical psychologist in the Department of Psychiatry at the University of California San Francisco. Dr Rooney is a researcher and clinician specializing in the evaluation and treatment of ADHD and co-occurring behavioral, anxiety, and mood disorders. A strong advocate for those with attention and behavior problems, Dr. Rooney is committed to developing and providing comprehensive, cutting edge treatments tailored to meet the unique needs of each child and adolescent. Dr. Rooney's clinical interventions and research avenues emphasize working closely with parents and teachers to create supportive, structured home and school environments that enable children and adolescents to reach their full potential. In addition, Dr. Rooney serves as a consultant and ADHD expert to Huntington Learning Centers. ABOUT HUNTINGTON Huntington Learning Center is the tutoring and test prep leader. Its certified tutors provide individualized instruction in reading, phonics, writing, study skills, elementary and middle school math, Algebra through Calculus, Chemistry, and other sciences. It preps for the SAT and ACT, as well as state and standardized exams. Huntington programs develop the skills, confidence, and motivation to help students of all levels succeed and meet the needs of Common Core State Standards. Founded in 1977, Huntington's mission is to give every student the best education possible. Call us today at 1.800.CAN LEARN to discuss how Huntington can help your child. For franchise opportunities please visit www.huntingtonfranchise.com. This website does not provide medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. The material on this site is provided for educational purposes only.